Invacare Variance Plus manual Summary of instructions for use for improved safety

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Limitation of liability

This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc.

Invacare shall not be liable for :

-natural wear and tear

-inappropriate or incorrect use

-defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third parties

-defective or neglectful treatment

-use of unsuitable spares

6 - Summary of instructions for use for improved safety

-User weight limit : 120 kg.

-Do not try to reach objects if you have to move forward on the seat

-Do not try to reach objects on the ground if you have to lean down between your knees

-Do not lean too far back to reach objects behind you : you may tip over.

-Do not move your weight, or your sitting position in the direction in which you wish to go: you may tip over.

-Always apply both manual brakes.

Before trying to move an object towards the wheelchair or away from it.

-The manual brakes are not designed for slowing you down.

-Do not try to stop a moving wheelchair using the manual brakes.

-Do not tilt the wheelchair without assistance from a third person (stairs, pavements)

-Do not use an escalator for moving a wheelchair from one floor to another. (This may cause serious injury.)

-Do not use your wheelchair if the tyres are not inflated to the correct pressure shown on the side.

-Do not over-inflate the tyres. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause the tyre to burst and cause bodily injury.

-Carry out the recommended regular checks.

-Use your wheelchair with respect for other people

-Do not use your wheelchair as a transport seat in a vehicle.

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Contents User adjustment manual Introduction Proper use Wheelchair userIndex Safety and operating limits Reaching for an object from a wheelchair To support yourself and lean over Leaning forwardsTo lean backwards Do not lean out beyond the armest. FigureLock Both Brakes Transferring sideways to other seatsTilting balancing on the rear wheels Method 1 Figure Tilting, kerbsStairs Advice to third personsSlopes Slopes operating limitsUpward slopes Downward slopesTo fold Use your wheelchair Folding and unfolding the wheelchairTo unfold Figure Checking the general condition Safety checks and maintenance Checking performancePropelling the wheelchair Checks to be made Transport Warranty terms and conditionsLimitation of liability Summary of instructions for use for improved safetyGeneral description IntroductionDifferent types of backrests Adjustments Seat elementsReclining backrest Photo Backrest folding at mid-height Photos 2Different types of armrests Different types of seatToilet seat Photo Rear wheels Folding frameSide-frames Folding systemAxles HandrimsForks and Front wheels 13ALegrests FootrestsFootplates Photo Photos 14Hub brakes on self propulsion Transit chairs photos 24 Heel straps and calf strapsTransit version Photo Belts Rear anti tippers PhotoBelt with Hook and Eye Photo Buckle security belt PhotoBack Brace TraysDrip stand and support Photo Dual handrims Comfort headrestMaintenance tools Technical data Wheelchair dataServicing tools Description ToolPage Page Page Page Page Invacare International